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Software Development/Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Job Category: Intern/Co-op

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for a talented remote Software Development/Engineer Intern for our Summer 2026 internships! This is a remote position with core hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST). We do have offices available in Northern Virginia and Charlottesville, VA if the intern would prefer to work in an office.

The internship would be with the CACI DarkBlue Intelligence Group. We are a remote team working on software which scrapes information from the Dark Web and information from End-to-End Encrypted applications (E2EE) like Telegram. In addition to the collection of this information, we also have built and continue to improve tools for analysts interested in this information to query the data and also jump in to the live Dark Web environment in a virtual and safe way.

Responsibilities:

+ Operate in all phases of the application lifecycle.

+ Use of industry proven design patterns and open-source tools is encouraged, along with a dedication to staying educated on current technology trends.

+ Be part of an agile team where communication skills and the ability to execute within the established development process are paramount to yours and the team's success.

+ Support the entire product lifecycle to include systems engineering and requirement analysis, technical design, system integration, implementation, and deployment.

Qualifications:

_Required:_

+ Experience with modern software development, e.g., Python, JavaScript, GoLang and or others as part of a development team utilizing remote computing through proxies to access the data and build the code. You should have a working knowledge of GitHub for task tracking, branched development, pull requests, etc.

+ Experience with modern web application development to include JavaScript, Node.js, Angular or React.

+ Debugging and run time skills.

+ Currently enrolled in a full-time Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctorate student studying Computer Science, Software Development/Engineering, Data Science or related area.

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

_Desired:_

+ Linux experience

+ Experience with ElasticSearch

+ Experience Amazon Web Services

+ Experience with Secure Shell (SSH) and remote computing.

+ Experience with web scraping

+ Experience with Tor Network routing

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$39,900-$79,900

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._